Hi Kathy! These were taken in Myrtle Beach, SC. We had unseasonably warm weather for December. Myrtle Beach has pretty generous dogs-on-beaches rules. From Sept 15 through May 15, they can be on the beach all day. In the prime summer season, before 10am and after 5pm. Of course, there is a leash law, which I am breaking for these pictures. When it's the off season, you can get away with it if you are careful/watchful. In the busy season, keeping them leashed is a must. Certain sections are more crowded than others, too. In the areas where there are more houses than hotels, the beach is alot more empty. In early december, the whle town was empty!